Pho-sure, it won!
The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 19th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was one to be remembered. After tasting all 10 foods and evaluating each one, the all-star panel of judges tallied their scores and made […]
Spicy Honey Chicken and Broccoli
3 tablespoons oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound broccoli florets 1 (6-ounce) jar chili onion crisp 1/4 cup honey Kosher salt and pepper Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add onion and stir-fry until soft, […]
Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 35
August 22 — 2:51 p.m. 12200 Block Plano Rd. (75243) Arson in an Uninhabited Industrial/Manufacturing Location: An unknown suspect started a fire behind a dumpster. August 22 — 3:45 p.m. 2800 Block N. Buckner Blvd. (75228) Manual Delivery of a Controlled Substance: Arrested person was manufacturing and delivering cocaine. August 23 — 12:22 a.m. 9800 […]
Don’t fall for it
By Nancy Black Ah! It was so nice outside on Monday morning that I wanted to go tiptoeing through the dead grass. When it is 91 degrees at noon and you feel a bit chilly, you know you live in Texas. But wait! Don’t let Mother Nature fool you. The extreme heat will be back, […]
Stadium architect to keynote summit
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) will host its 19th Annual Economic Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lakewood Country Club, 1912 Abrams Rd. in Dallas. This year’s Keynote Speaker is sports stadium architect and Oak Cliff native Bryan Trubey (pictured), of Overland Partners. Trubey is known for designing […]
Old cemetery provides new learning experiences
HIDDEN GEMS OF WHITE ROCK By Natalie Merrill Nestled in the Forest Hills area of East Dallas, the Warren Ferris Cemetery serves as a historic landmark that honors early settlers and individuals in the indigenous community. The cemetery was established in the mid-1800s on the Ferris family’s 640-acre property and was used not only by […]
Generally high expectations from Cowboys’ GM
By David Mullen When the Super Bowl XXX Champion Dallas Cowboys walked off the Sun Devil Stadium turf in Tempe, Ariz. on January 28, 1996, players included Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Larry Allen, Charles Haley and Deion Sanders. The team owner and GM was Jerry Jones. When a team is crowned champion in […]
Group needs help with vet, training bills
By Lilia Hollis White Rock Dog Rescue (WRDR) is dedicated to saving stray dogs by providing lodging, veterinary care, training and then placing them in permanent homes. This effort is fulfilled through a home-based foster network. The group started out by helping dogs found at White Rock Lake but quickly expanded to helping animals in […]